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Field service impact
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Change through direct engagement
Intensive experiential learning has defined the Clinton School from its founding, and goes far beyond conventional internships.
Three major field experiences are fully integrated into students’ studies and are carefully designed to increase in complexity and independence – reflecting their growth curve as leaders of change.
By engaging in hands-on experiences and reflection, students are better able to apply theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to solve real-world problems. They emerge from these experiences confident and prepared for careers in public service leadership.
These experiences serve as the foundation for the Clinton School’s local-global nexus, delivering impact in Arkansas, throughout the country, and across the world.
Since the Clinton School opened its doors in 2005, students have combined total nearly 500,000 hours of non-classroom work, equaling more than 50 years of civic engagement.
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Practicum Project in Arkansas
• A closely-mentored, team-based project in Arkansas
• First-year students partner with public agencies, community initiatives, academic ventures, and nonprofits across the state
• While creating immediate and long-term impact, students become integral parts of the communities they are serving
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International Public Service Project
• The International Public Service Project, which is supported by a stipend, is an individual, 8-10 week experience in the summer term
• Students can tap into the Clinton School’s extensive network of overseas partnerships
• Students have served in 94 countries, as well as stateside with organizations that have a global mission
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Capstone Project
• The Capstone project culminates students’ studies with an in-depth, on-site project focused on understanding and transforming complex systems
• Many students combine their Capstone project with an employment opportunity, and others see their projects lead directly to full-time positions